United Airlines asks pilots to take time off in May due to shortage of new Boeing planes

United Airlines is asking its pilots to take time off in May because of delays in receiving new planes that the airline ordered from Boeing, which is struggling with production due to manufacturing problems.

Minimum wage vs. tipped wage: State-by-state comparison

Most fast food workers in California are set to be paid a minimum of $20 per hour under a new law that starts Monday. Here is a look at how that compares to other minimum wages across the country.

Final fourth quarter GDP revised upwards as consumer spending rises

The final estimate for real gross domestic product (GDP) in the fourth quarter of 2023 was revised upwards, showing that the U.S. economy grew.

Visa, Mastercard agree to settlement over swipe fees with merchants

The settlement reached between U.S. merchants and Visa and Mastercard could potentially save consumers tens of billions of dollars.

Housing benefits could lure employees back to office, survey shows

Many companies are facing the ongoing dilemma of office versus remote work four years after the pandemic, with a new survey highlighting housing benefits as a potential solution.

Midtown homeless, panhandling impacting businesses
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New Houston Mayor John Whitmire is hearing from constituents about the challenge of managing the city's homeless population. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka reports on businesses in Midtown faced with it every day.

Gas prices rise as spring season approaches: AAA

Although demand is down, gas prices are still rising due to an increase in oil prices.

Mortgage lending took a huge dip in Q4, but there's hope for spring housing: report

Mortgage lending dropped to a two-year low in the fourth quarter of 2023, but the spring season could reverse this, according to a recent report by ATTOM.

Linda Bean, granddaughter of retailer LL Bean and GOP activist, dies at 82

Linda L. Bean, a granddaughter of famed outdoor retailer L.L. Bean, as well as a philanthropist, entrepreneur, and GOP activist, has died.

Fed said interest rates will be reduced this year, just not now

On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve announced that it would maintain the federal funds rate at a range of 5.25% to 5.5%.